Nerve block showdown: ultrasound vs. navigation in sinus surgery
NCT ID NCT06984913
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two methods—ultrasound and Brainlab navigation—to deliver a nerve block (numbing injection) during sinus surgery. The goal was to see which technique provides a clearer surgical field by reducing bleeding. Sixty adults undergoing sinus surgery were randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The results help doctors choose the best approach for patient comfort and surgical ease.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age from 18 to 65 years. * Both sexes. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II. * Patients undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients having a history of severe renal, hepatic, respiratory, cardiac disease, or a neurological condition. * Drug or alcohol abuse. * Chronic pain requires major analgesics, sedatives, or corticosteroids. * Pregnant and lactating women. * Hypersensitivity to local anesthetic agents.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tanta University
Tanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt
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